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Scale 970
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 28.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Scott Scale series is celebrated as a versatile and competitive cross-country bike, offering a mix of lightweight design, efficient power delivery, and race-ready geometry. Its models, from entry-level to high-end, are praised for their aggressive, race-inspired design and the ability to grow with the rider's skills. The suspension, particularly the Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork and Twinloc lockout system, receives high marks for performance, though some note limitations in tire clearance and wet condition traction.
Lightweight and efficient design
Race-ready geometry and handling
Versatile platform for beginners and racers
High-quality suspension performance
Aggressive, race-inspired aesthetic
Limited tire clearance for wider tires
Tires less effective in wet conditions
Aluminum frame may not appeal to carbon enthusiasts
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.Bicycling
If you’re a privateer racer who’s interested in an uncomplicated, no compromise race bike then it comes highly recommended from me.
BikeRadarIt’s the XC race bike that maintains a laser sharp focus on the task at hand, while retaining a lighter side to its personality that makes it fun and surprisingly capable too.
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Jan 2020 · Joe Norledge
An uncomplicated, no compromise race bike that's ideal for the privateer racer and comes highly recommended from me.
Competitively light, reliable race-ready machine
The one-piece bar/stem combo can be limiting
Jul 2019 · Bobby Lea
You get a Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, SRAM NX Eagle, and tubeless-ready wheels and tires—all for $1,600.
100mm Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork
SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain
Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes
Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson
Big tires expand your performance
Jul 2016 · Alan Muldoon
A 29er with a 100mm-travel fork, Maxxis Ikon tyres and an equally cross country/race focus
Wide handlebar offers more control
Too steep and high off the ground
Jul 2016 · Jason Sumner
The new lighter Scott Scale goes a long way toward defining what the company is all about: racing — and winning. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2016
Check out the Scott Spark too, and our first impressions of the dual suspension brother to the Scale here: 2017 Scott Spark. New Scott Scale Dropping weight at the same time improving the comfort and handling of a new bike must be quite a tall task to pull off, but from what we’ve seen it’s …
| Frame | Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost QR 5x141mm / Tapered HT / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK Solo Air Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm |
| Headset | Syncros OE Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm |
| Stem | Syncros 6061 Alloy oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle |
| Handlebar | Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm |
| Saddle | Syncros XR2.5 |
| Seatpost | Syncros / 31.6x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo M-21 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M7000-10 SGS Shadow Plus / 20 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M6020-E |
| Crank | Shimano FC-MT500-B2-10 36x26 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6000 / Rapidfire plus 2 way release |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500-10 / 11-34 T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT201 Disc 180/F and 160/R mm SM-RT10 CL Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros / 32H |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Formula CL51 |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-MT200-B CL / Boost QR 5x141mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI |
First added May 20
Last updated May 20
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